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#B284A3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B284A3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B284A3 Color Information

#B284A3 RGB value is (178, 132, 163). The hex color red value is 178, green is 132, and blue is 163. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 8 percent, 30percent.

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#B284A3 Color Meaning

Color #B284A3 blends theatricality with restraint. #B284A3 dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B284A3 doesn’t overwhelm; #B284A3 lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B284A3 appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B284A3 activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B284A3 avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B284A3 to signal inclusive refinement. #B284A3 works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B284A3 adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B284A3 creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B284A3 isn’t loud—#B284A3’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B284A3 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B284A3
RGB
rgb(178, 132, 163)
HSL
hsl(320°, 23%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 8%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 26%, 70%)
XYZ
33.2222 28.6118 38.4220
Yxy
28.6118 0.3314 0.2854
Hunter Lab
53.4900 2.9975 -1.1460
CIE-Lab
60.4375 22.7366 -9.5419

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue163 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B284A3 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B284A3 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B284A3 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B284A3 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B284A3;

Text Color

color: #B284A3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B284A3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B284A340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B284A3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B284A3 0%, #6f4662 100%);

#B284A3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B284A3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.